1. A copy of your policy or guidelines regarding the identification and implementation of reasonable adjustments for patients under the Equality Act 2010.
2. Information on the processes and procedures in place for health and care workers within your organisation to record and communicate reasonable adjustments for patients, including the use of the Reasonable Adjustment Flag on the NCRS.
3. Details about the categories of adjustments and types of adjustments that can be recorded for patients on the Reasonable Adjustment Flag, as specified in the NHS guidance.
4. Any documents or guidelines that you provide to your staff regarding the assessment and recording of patients’ needs for reasonable adjustments, including communication requirements and impairments.
5. Information on how you ensure that reasonable adjustments are applied promptly and consistently across all care settings within the hospital.
6. Any data or statistics related to the number of patients within your organisation who have been flagged as needing reasonable adjustments, and the types of adjustments commonly provided.
7. Information on how you comply with the legal obligation under the Equality Act 2010 to make anticipatory reasonable adjustments, particularly in cases where patients are referred or present for care.
8. Any additional documentation, reports, or guidance related to your efforts to satisfy your legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and NHS contracts.
9. Details on any training or education provided to staff within your organisation regarding reasonable adjustments for patients with disabilities.
10. The contact information of the designated individual or department responsible for overseeing the implementation of reasonable adjustments within your organisation.

Hospital Policy on Reasonable Adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.260224.docx